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Boughton and Courtenay

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About

Boughton and Courtenay ward is a large, predominantly rural area in the northern part of the Swale district. It encompasses several villages and hamlets, including the main settlements of Boughton-under-Blean, Dunkirk, and Hernhill. The landscape is characterised by agricultural land, orchards, and pockets of woodland, with a network of narrow country lanes connecting the communities. The ward lies south of the A2 road, which historically served as a major route to Canterbury.

The area is part of the North Downs, with the ancient trackway of the Pilgrims' Way passing through. Local landmarks include the historic church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Boughton-under-Blean. Economic activity is largely based on farming and horticulture, with some commuter populations using the road and rail links to nearby towns. The Blean Woods, a significant area of ancient woodland, forms part of the ward's southern boundary.

Area overview

On average Boughton and Courtenay has moderate deprivation and very low crime levels, with around 44 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 9.9% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Boughton and Courtenay is £59,933 per year. There are 5 schools in Boughton and Courtenay: 5 primary (2 Outstanding and 3 Good) and 0 secondary (0 Outstanding and 0 Good). Boughton and Courtenay is home to around 5,799 people, with a population density of about 90.7 per km2.

Crime rate
2/10
Crimes per 1k residents
44
Deprivation level
6/10
Income level
5/10
Social housing
9.9%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Boughton and Courtenay Population
5,799
Population density
90.7 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
21.04(-34%)
Criminal damage and arson
6.73(+4%)
Anti-social behaviour
5.86(-52%)
Other theft
4.31(-23%)
Vehicle crime
3.97(+7%)
South East average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,359
92.43%
Other White
191
3.29%
Irish
38
0.66%
Other Mixed or Multiple ethnic groups
27
0.47%
Indian
24
0.41%
Total population: 5,798

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
1,690
34.9%
No qualifications
848
17.51%
Level 3 (A level)
811
16.75%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
618
12.76%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
462
9.54%
Total 16+ residents: 4,842

Housing

Housing tenure

Owns outright
1,053
43.69%
Owns with a mortgage
764
31.7%
Other social rented
238
9.88%
Private landlord or letting agency
227
9.42%
Other forms of private rent
70
2.9%
Total households: 2,410

Property prices in Boughton and Courtenay

Based on 74 recent sales, the median property price is £340,000 in Boughton and Courtenay area, with individual transactions ranging from £105,000 up to £1,365,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Boughton and Courtenay in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Boughton and Courtenay over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Detached24£562,500
Flats3£125,843
Semi-Detached29£330,000
Terraced18£283,750

10 years median price trend in Boughton and Courtenay

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Boughton and Courtenay.

All postcodes in Boughton and Courtenay

ME130PA

Ashford Road

ME139FN

Boughton and Courtenay

ME130LX

Lees Court Road

ME139GB

Grove Road

ME139HH

Butler's Hill

CT29LF

Dawes Road

ME139BY

Forge Cottages

ME139HA

Honeysuckle Cottages

ME139SH

Colonels Lane

ME139SX

Burnt Oast Road

ME139BG

The Street

ME139PY

The Warren

ME139RB

Peacock Place

ME139FG

Haze Wood Close

ME139RZ

Perry Wood

ME139JL

Kemsdale Road

ME138UT

Homestall Lane

ME139LN

Gate Hill

ME139DL

Sandbanks Lane

ME139BL

The Street

ME139PP

Neames Forstal

ME130NH

Ashford Road

ME139DE

Head Hill Road

ME139TB

Field End Place

ME139SJ

Chestnut Court

ME139PR

Newhouse Lane

ME139JX

Church Hill

ME130PS

Old Badgins Road

ME139QS

Newhouse Lane

ME139FW

Forge Farm Row

ME139QU

Hogbens Hill

ME139DR

Coney Banks

ME139FF

Sondes Court

ME139QP

Kit Hill

ME139SU

Burnt Oast Road

ME139LY

Brenley Lane

ME139JT

Staple Street

ME139DJ

Sandbanks Lane

ME139GD

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139RW

Grove Road

ME139QR

Newhouse Lane

ME139BF

The Street

ME138YR

London Road

ME130LW

North Street

ME139AH

Bull Lane

ME139HG

Butler's Hill

ME139JP

Kemsdale Road

ME139AN

The Street

ME139EE

Cleave Hill

ME139JZ

Crockham Lane

ME139QT

Newhouse Lane

ME130DL

Ashford Road

ME139PQ

Fox Lane

ME130NF

Nursery Lane

CT29LE

Holly Hill Road

ME139HN

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139RH

Gushmere

ME139SE

Perry Wood

ME139LX

Brenley Lane

ME130LG

Morgan Kirby Gardens

ME139HQ

Lillies Place

ME139TY

Staple Street

ME139FB

Orchard Gate

ME139PU

Rhode Common

ME139AZ

St Pauls Crescent

ME139NX

Hickmans Green

ME139HX

Cherrywood

ME139FT

Head Hill Road

ME139NN

North Lane

ME139LJ

Tinbridge Oast

ME139HB

Dargate Road

ME139PH

Winterbourne

ME130LP

North Street

ME130LN

North Street

ME130NA

Amos Close

ME139LF

London Road

ME139JN

Kays Lane

ME139RJ

Selling Court

ME130LL

Ashford Road

ME139LR

London Road

ME139TW

Fernleigh Close

ME139HW

Crouch Lane

ME139FS

The Old School Field

ME139DZ

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139JW

Church Farm Cottages

ME139JD

Boughton and Courtenay

ME139TF

Highview Close

ME139RL

Selling Road

ME139NW

North Lane

ME139FX

Oak Mews

ME139JF

Bull Lane

ME139TQ

Horselees Road

ME139AL

The Street

ME139EZ

Red Brick Cottages

ME139NL

North Lane

ME139LB

Crockham Lane

ME139JE

Plumpudding Lane

ME130NE

Lees Court

ME139PF

South Street

ME138UP

Graveney Road

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.